Rockford, IL Demographics
What is the population of Rockford?
There are 147,649 residents in Rockford, with a median age of 37. Of this, 48.67% are males and 51.33% are females. US-born citizens make up 86.4% of the resident pool in Rockford, while non-US-born citizens account for 6.76%. Additionally, 6.84% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 123,409 people in Rockford currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 147,649 | -0.3% |
| Male Population | 71,854 | -0.6% |
| Female Population | 75,795 | -0.1% |
Male Population 48.67%
Female Population 51.33%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 37 | -1.3% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 127,570 | -0.8% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 9,977 | 6.5% |
| Not Citizen | 10,102 | -0.6% |
Citizen U.S. Born 86.4%
Citizen not U.S. Born 6.76%
Not Citizen 6.84%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 808 | 59.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 15,407 | -0.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 3,746 | -4.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,312 | 1.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 123,409 | -0.6% |
Moved from Abroad 0.55%
Moved from Same County 10.58%
Moved from Same State 2.57%
Moved from Different State 1.59%
Same House as Last Year 84.71%
What are the employment statistics in Rockford?
White-collar workers make up 68.74% of the working population in Rockford, while blue-collar employees account for 31.26%. There are also 8,122 entrepreneurs in Rockford (6.41% of the workforce); 93,766 workers employed in private companies (74%); and 12,660 people working in governmental institutions (9.99%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 87,104 | 100.4% |
| Blue Collar | 39,606 | 100.5% |
White Collar 68.74%
Blue Collar 31.26%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 8,122 | 85.9% |
| Private Companies | 93,766 | 98.8% |
| Governmental Workers | 12,660 | 121.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 12,162 | 104.2% |
Self Employees 6.41%
Private Companies 74%
Governmental Workers 9.99%
Not for Profit Companies 9.6%
How many households are there in Rockford?
There are a total of 61,481 households in Rockford, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 57.86% of these Rockford households, while non-family units account for the remaining 42.14%. Additionally, 28.17% of households have children and 71.83% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 61,481 | 0.4% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -15.2% |
| Family Households | 35,572 | -0.8% |
| Non-Family Households | 25,909 | 2.0% |
Family Households 57.86%
Non-Family Households 42.14%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 17,320 | -0.5% |
| Households without Children | 44,161 | 0.7% |
Households with Children 28.17%
Households without Children 71.83%
What are the median and average incomes in Rockford?
The average annual household income in Rockford is $71,994, while the median household income sits at $53,328 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $50,441, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $60,977. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $42,077 and $47,496, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $71,994 | 4.0% |
| Median Household Income | $53,328 | 5.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 30,778 | -2.0% |
| People above Poverty Level | 111,632 | -0.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Rockford?
There are 68,027 housing units in Rockford, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1962. Of the 61,481 occupied housing units in Rockford, 53.83% are owner-occupied, while 46.17% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 57.06% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $128,200. In general, housing costs reach $947 per month in Rockford.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 68,027 | 0.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1962 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 15,226 | -1.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5,312 | 3.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 11,414 | -2.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9,379 | -2.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 9,079 | -2.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 6,337 | 7.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 6,353 | 1.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 3,973 | 6.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 885 | 11.0% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 69 | 86.5% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 61,481 | 0.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 33,093 | -0.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 28,388 | 1.0% |
Owner Occupied 53.83%
Renter Occupied 46.17%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 18,883 | -0.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 14,210 | 0.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $128,200 | 7.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $113,100 | 6.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $947 | 4.4% |
With Mortgage 57.06%
Without Mortgage 42.94%
What is the level of education in Rockford?
Approximately 41.62% of the population in Rockford holds a high school degree (that's 46,463 residents), while 23.05% have attained a college certificate (25,734 locals) and 14.1% have a bachelor's degree (15,740 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 5,855 | 1.6% |
| Some High School | 46,463 | -1.2% |
| Some College | 25,734 | -17.7% |
| Associate Degree | 9,491 | 0.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15,740 | 2.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,341 | -2.5% |
No High School 5.25%
Some High School 41.62%
Some College 23.05%
Associate Degree 8.5%
Bachelor's Degree 14.1%
Graduate Degree 7.47%
What is the marital status of Rockford residents?
A total of 46,347 people in Rockford have never been married (which represents 39.39% of the total population), while 48,428 of them are wedded (41.16%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 2,200 (1.87%) and 15,000 (12.75%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 46,347 | 3.0% |
| Married | 48,428 | -1.9% |
| Separated | 2,200 | -10.1% |
| Widowed | 7,897 | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 15,000 | -3.8% |
Never Married 39.39%
Married 41.16%
Separated 1.87%
Widowed 6.71%
Divorced 12.75%
What are the most common means of transportation in Rockford?
The top three means of transportation people in Rockford use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 54,315 residents commute by car, 826 prefer going to work by walking and 565 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 54,315 | -1.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 565 | -16.2% |
| Subway or Elevated | 12 | N/A |
| Railroad | 7 | 40.0% |
| Ferryboat | 31 | 82.3% |
| Bicycle | 101 | -42.9% |
| Motorcycle | 54 | 25.6% |
| TaxiCab | 413 | 11.3% |
| Walk | 826 | -1.7% |
What is the median and average household income in Rockford by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61101 | 19,671 | 7,969 | $45,260 | $60,078 |
| 61102 | 16,620 | 6,409 | $42,506 | $63,848 |
| 61103 | 23,238 | 10,046 | $47,390 | $67,594 |
| 61104 | 17,584 | 7,752 | $32,161 | $46,108 |
| 61107 | 29,473 | 12,717 | $75,492 | $100,386 |
| 61108 | 30,202 | 11,855 | $63,046 | $74,753 |
| 61109 | 26,714 | 11,031 | $61,702 | $75,336 |
| 61114 | 15,026 | 6,349 | $83,472 | $109,669 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.